You can use it as a wall hanging, window shade, decoration or a
banner.
Step One: Chose the designs you want to see on your banner,
you will need three embroidery blocks with vertical designs and two blocks
with horizontal designs. We have a variety of Halloween
designs in our Catalog of Designs.
Step Two: Stitch out your designs so that you have 3 embroidered
rectangles with vertical designs measuring 8" x 10", which includes a seam
allowance of 1", and 2 rectangles with horizontal designs measuring 12
1/2" x 7 1/2", which also includes a seam allowance of 1".
Step Three: Out of patterned fabric cut out 2 strips measuring
10" x 3" including a seam allowance of 1". Stitch the strips to the rectangles
with the vertical designs. This is Part A.
Step Four: Out of the same patterned fabric cut a strip 7 1/2"
x 3" (1" seam allowance included) and stitch it to the rectangles with
horizontal design. This is Part B.
Step Five: Again using the same patterned fabric cut a strip
measuring 3" x 26" and use it to stitch Parts A and B together.
Step Six: Still working with the patterned fabric cut 2 strips
measuring 18 1/2" x 3" and stitch one onto either side.
Step Seven: Now using two different kinds of patterned fabric
cut 2 strips 29" x 3" for the upper and lower edges. For the upper strip
we used fabric showing a cloudy night sky. For the lower strip we used
a fabric with Jack-O-Lanterns. Stitch the strips to lower and upper edges
of your banner.
Step Nine: Cut out a piece of felt for the backing, measuring
29" x 21 1/2". Place the backing on an even surface and cover it with your
embroidered piece. Stitch (or machine stitch) both layers together along
the seams.
Step Ten: Prepare a matching bias strip (you will need about
105") and finish the raw edges with it.
Step Eleven: Cut out 10 strips measuring 2" x 4". Make them
into loops and stitch them to the upper edge.
Step Twelve: If you wish, make the inscription HAPPY HALLOWEEN
on the reverse side of your banner. You can paint it or cut the letters
out of orange felt and glue them on using craft adhesive for fabric.
